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The Ship and Castle

3.0 star property
Truro beachfront hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast and dinner served
Perched by the sea, The Ship and Castle offers a warm welcome with its on-site restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. Take in the ocean views or relax over a coffee at the cafe while staying connected with free WiFi. Helpful staff, luggage storage, and an elevator make your stay seamless.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Pets allowed
$58 nightly
The total price is $70
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees

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Superior Twin Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Sea View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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THE WATERFRONT, SAINT MAWES, Truro, England, TR2 5DG

What's nearby

  • Falmouth University - 27 min drive - 4.8 km
  • National Maritime Museum Cornwall - 28 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 29 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Pendennis Castle - 29 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Swanpool Beach - 30 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 61 min drive
  • St Austell Station - 28 min drive
  • St Austell (USX-St Austell Train Station) - 29 min drive
  • Camborne Station - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The 'Front - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Verdant Seafood Bar - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Stable - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Plume of Feathers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oggy Oggy Pasty Co - ‬28 min drive

About this property

The Ship and Castle

Enjoy your visit to Truro with a stay at The Ship and Castle. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 54 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 8 per night)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On the beach

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
View Cafe - This café serves light fare only. Open daily.

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10.95 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 8 per night

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Ship Castle Hotel St Mawes
Ship Castle St Mawes
The Ship Castle
The Ship Castle Hotel
The Ship and Castle Hotel
The Ship and Castle Truro
The Ship and Castle Hotel Truro

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ship and Castle offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Ship and Castle does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Ship and Castle?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Ship and Castle?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 8 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ship and Castle?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near The Ship and Castle?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Ship and Castle like?

The Ship and Castle is a short 1-minute walk from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 9 minutes' walk from St. Mawes Castle. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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The Ship and Castle Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Thank you for making it happen

Amazing staff , so helpful and accommodating to my request to make my dad’s 80th birthday trip a success . Waking up with a sea view was a lovely . Amazing village and friendly locals .
Simon, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The staff were welcoming and allowed us to check-in early. Unfortunately, the bar and restaurant were closed and only breakfast available, which was very disappointing. The rooms were decorated and cleaned to a good standard, although we both found the mattress too firm.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place,lovely breakfast, close to sea
Paula, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

good price, good brekfast buffet, freindly staff
Lee, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice room, beautiful view, food poor, mass catering for coaches, pre prepared by brakes food supplies, website needs updating.
pamela, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Brilliant location but the bed was so uncomfortable, you could feel every spring in the bed . Appreciate the location means some noise , but there was a coach parked outside from just gone 6am that had its engine running for the majority of the first hour it was there picking up guests and yet didn’t depart til gone 7.30 by which time we were too awake to stay in bed any longer .
Amy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect location view from our room

Perfect location. Good customer service, but needs improvement on the AC or having a fan in the room as it was really hot. Overall decent hotel and would give it a 4 star. There were room with a perfect many stairs to find our room bit of a maze but good fun getting lost lol.
Hamilton, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Tragic

We ordered a superior sea facing room. It was definitely sea facing, but no way was it superior. Small bed, filthy window sills and someone's dirty pants on the floor. Breakfast was plentiful but like school dinners. I suppose if you get a cheal hotel in St Mawes you get what you pay for!
Teresa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check-in.
Ronnie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff were very helpful when it transpired I'd booked for the wrong night! They found me another room with no trouble at all, still with a sea view and I had a very comfortable and easy stay.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location, dated hotel

Great location, close to car park, beautiful area. Room was slightly dirty, hotel was dated, very noisy until 11:30pm due to pub being close to window,paper thin walls, Very small room. Wouldn't return.
Dan, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

To be avoided!

80£ for a night; terribly dirty carpet, room felt like a storage room, almost no shower running water, spider net hanging down the roof, dirty kettle. Paid 26£ extra for breakfast for two - medium variety with no cheese and ham. Staff distant and moody. Worst stay ever!
Eleftheria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were fantastic, so helpful and friendly. They were great with my husband's gluten free diet. They are making the best of a lovely, old premises
Susan, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

We stayed for our Wedding Anniversary, and the hotel was nice, it is very dated but the atmosphere and people there where lovely. The room was nice and comfortable and the the view from our balcony was nice. We only stayed for one night and it was a nice experience. We had the breakfast the next day and that was worth the money and very filling.
Darran, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Very poorly furnished room. Not for me again
Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming and central location

Lovely location. Very comfortable. Receptionist very friendly and efficient.
Brenda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was ok. Nothing special. Good breakfast even though the staff in the restaurant didn’t know we were there?
Dave, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Would have liked to sit at breakfast table a while before ordering breakfast little bit rushed.
caron, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Long, confusing walk to & from my room. Average meal, mainly catering for older customers (smaller portions). Noisy ferry (honking horns every 5 minutes or so until around 9pm, asked at reception what the noise was)
Phil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful views from.hotel Comfy beds
Andrew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, nice staff
Kelly, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

a pleasant 2 day stay with our dog

Enjoyed our stay here in dog friendly room at the Ship and Castle. Friendly staff and good choice of food. Good location right on the harbour
D J, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Disappointment

I was not aware that this was a coach trip destination. My room (122) was more than a trek from reception, the odd layout of stairwells and doors to traverse, got me lost a couple of times. The landings smelt damp. The bathroom really was not pleasant, needed replacing. The lady running breakfast was verging on rude, instead of policing the door to the restaurant, not allowing anyone in until 8am sharp, she could have let myself and the coachload of people stood behind me, blocking the corridor, at least get seated. I missed to get the name of the nice chap running the bar on Monday evening, but I would like to pass on that he was welcoming, friendly and inclusive.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, great location and good value for money
Alistair, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Me and my son had a lovely time and was very happy with our accommodation
Kelly, 2-night trip